Apple Mac mini unibody Questions & Answers

How noisy is it?

Follow Discussion Posted by Crossblade on Jun 16, 2010

I've read that this one lacks a power brick and has the power module inside the main body. This is good in terms of portability, but I wonder if this requires another fan for the power supply (the older mini has only 1 fan for the CPU and none for the power brick). If yes, this is a great CONS for me, as it will be noisier.

Do you know how many fans does it have and what size are they?

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Level 5 2 Crossblade on Jun 17, 2010

I found the answer:

"Like previous generations, the new Mini is cooled by a single brushless fan.
The extremely high blade density of the blower pushes a good amount of air while keeping noise at a minimum."

See the mini opened here: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac-Mini-Mid-2010-Teardown/3094

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Level 3 3 Jovel16 on Jun 17, 2010

I've always loved the MAC mini just because it would make a nice addition to any hi definition television sets in living rooms. Throw in a wireless keyboard and mouse, you'll be set! On top of that, its pretty affordable